Yankees closer Mariano Rivera honored around the league

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees poses next to his retired number in Monument Park

Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees poses next to his retired number in Monument Park before the interleague game against the San Francisco Giants on September 22, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Rivera was honored by the New York Yankees today with Mariano Rivera Day.

New York Yankees

Rivera speaks to the crowd during the Mariano Rivera Day pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers

Rivera jokes with actor Samuel L. Jackson (left) before the game against the Dodgers.

New York Mets

Rivera is honored by FDNY fire commissioner Salvatore Cassano (left) and Mets CEO Jeff Wilpon (right) during a press conference before a game at Citi Field.

New York Mets

Rivera poses with former Mets great John Franco (right) after Rivera threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game against the Mets at Citi Field.

Los Angeles Angels

Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (left), Angels owner Arte Moreno (second from left), and Rivera pose for a photo with a painting of Rivera during a tribute to the pitcher before the game at Angel Stadium.

Oakland Athletics

A's president Michael Crowley (left) and manager Bob Melvin (right) present Rivera with a surfboard, a bottle of wine and a check for the Mariano Rivera Foundation prior to the game at O.co Coliseum.

Boston Red Sox

Rivera speaks with fans during a private meeting before a game at Fenway Park.

Detroit Tigers

Rivera is honored with a framed set of photos presented by Tigers manager Jim Leyland (left) at Comerica Park.

Texas Rangers

Former Rangers closer John Wetteland (left) and Rangers relief pitcher Joe Nathan (right) pose for a photo with Rivera after presenting him with cowboy boots and hat.

Minnesota Twins

Rivera is honored prior to the game with 'The Chair of Broken Dreams' from Twins manager Ron Gardenhire (left), Justin Morneau (33) and Glen Perkins (15) at Target Field.

Minnesota Twins

Rivera meets with fans and employees before a game against the Minnesota Twins.

Colorado Rockies

Rivera tips his hat to the crowd after a ceremony commemorating his career at Coors Field with Rockies mascot Dinger (left).

Seattle Mariners

Rivera accepts a gift on behalf of the Seattle Mariners from former Mariners' great Edgar Martinez (right) at Safeco Field.

Kansas City Royals

Rivera talks with Royals general manager Dayton Moore (left) and former Royal George Brett (right) before being honored at Kauffman Stadium.